The Elementary Resource Program is located at the Butler School in Belmont. Two classrooms serve elementary students whose academic accomplishments
are maximized by using individualized and multi-sensory teaching methods, with a strong focus on literacy,
reading, writing, and math. Instruction occurs in self-contained classrooms that provide
a high teacher-to-student ratio. Students also have opportunities to participate in selected general
education activities on a regular basis. The program provides speech/language, occupational and physical therapies.
A Behavioral Specialist provides consultation and support to the classrooms.
The Behavior Program is located at the Wellington School in Belmont.
Two classrooms serve elementary students who have autism spectrum disorder and moderate to profound developmental disabilities,
that include highly challenging behaviors. The program uses the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).
Structured classrooms provide a high teacher-to-student ratio that allows for intensive, individualized instruction and behavioral support.
The program provides speech/language, occupational and physical therapies as well as behavioral consultation and support.
The Developmental K-2 Program is located at the Francis Wyman School in Burlington.
It serves early elementary students who require more individualized instruction,
structure and adult support, to transition into a general education classroom.
The goal is to transition children into the general education class at their own pace,
with support from the special education and general education teachers. The curriculum material,
aligned with the general education classroom, is initially presented in small structured groups,
therefore increasing opportunities to join the general education classes. Using the child’s strengths and learning style
instructional strategies and modifications are implemented and assessed for specific use in the general education setting.
The K-2 program includes speech/language, occupational and physical therapies as well as behavioral consultation.
The Life Skills program is located at the Francis Wyman School in Burlington.
Two classrooms serve students from pre-K through grade five. These students display various degrees of motor and language impairment including,
but not limited to, cerebral palsy, visual impairments, seizure disorders, developmental delays and neurological impairments.
Classrooms provide speech/language, physical and occupational therapy. The program is also staffed
with a nurse to assist children who require medical attention. Individual and small group instruction focuses
on basic communication, activities of daily living and modified academics. Therapeutic services are provided both in and out of the classroom.
Students can participate in many aspects of elementary school life such as assemblies, art and music classes as well as enjoying opportunities
for recess and reading buddies.
Memorial Elementary School (Autism)
The Primary Development Program has 3 classrooms located at the Memorial School
in Burlington. It serves preschool and elementary students with autism spectrum disorders
by using highly individualized instruction in small group and individual settings. The primary focus is to build communication,
social and academic skills. The program uses the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) in order to guide instruction,
and incorporate sensory integration and visual supports into the classroom activities and lessons. In the preschool,
students have opportunities to engage with typical age peers. At the K-5 level, individualized integration opportunities
are provided in general education classrooms and "specials." Students enjoy all aspects of elementary school life such as recess,
assemblies, reading buddies and field trips. The program also includes speech/language, occupational and physical therapies as well
as behavioral consultation and support.